• Al “Man” Muntzie and The Embraceables – Die Happy
    • 1. Die Happy
    • 2. Die Happy (Instrumental)

    Mr Bongo reissue this under-the-radar soul gem by Al Muntzie’ which was produced by the legendary "Sir" Joe Quarterman in 1976 .'Die Happy' has a crossover vibe finding the sweet spot between modern soul, funk, and proto-disco. Essential!

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